27-17-310. Answer of defendant claiming third person entitled to property. The defendant may, by answer, defend on the ground that a third person was entitled to the property, without connecting the defendant with the third party’s title.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 27-17-310

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205